SPED Paraeducator (7:30 AM - 4:00PM) - iEmpire Academy - San Bernardino, CA

Job DetailsJob Location: iEmpire Academy - San Bernardino, CA 92404Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $19.00 - $24.00 HourlyREAL Journey Academies (RJA) is a non-profit charter school management organization designed to significantly increase college entrance and graduation rates for underserved students in the Inland Empire.  We aim to impact and revitalize communities through the development of education and other supportive partnerships.

Job Purpose:

The ideal inclusion assistant wholeheartedly believes in and is passionate about the mission and commitments of REAL Journey Schools and exhibits this through their development, reflection, implementation of school culture and collaboration to ensure student success. The Special Education Assistant assists the classroom teacher and school service providers by providing support to an individual student or group with disabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:



Provide assistance with: tests, homework, program reviews, reports, student files, schedules, and any other instructional program assignments as directed by the supervising teacher and in accordance with IEP


Promotes student skill acquisition by teaching age-appropriate and functional replacement behaviors to students.


Use a combination of approaches to address a student’s target behaviors in order to form and strengthen replacement behaviors.


Provide systematic process of studying and modifying observable behavior through a manipulation of the environment.


The focus of this teaching method is to teach the child specific skills he/she needs to be successful with the goal that the child will learn and independently initiate acquired skills.


Participates in individual student IEP meetings and prepares and presents appropriate as directed by the administrator.


Completes and maintains required documentation for the school, students, and families.


Monitor and support Behavior Intervention Plans


Progress reporting on daily basis and weekly behavior charting.


Provide individual, small group services


Build strong relationships with students and parents


Establish an environment where students are excited about learning and preparing for future.


Collaborates with school staff in behavioral support


Regular attendance, dependability and punctuality in conformance with the standards is essential to the successful performance of this position.


Assists student (including physical assistance as needed) with fine motor tasks and mobility if needed


Other responsibilities as assigned



Desired Skills and Traits:



Desire to continuously build professional knowledge


Demonstrate support and knowledge of school's goals and mission


Possession of patience, flexibility and the ability to work well as a collaborative team member


Prior experience working with children in an educational or other structured setting



Minimum Requirements:



High School degree or equivalent


Bachelor’s in Education or related field



Physical demands:



Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects


Occasional or frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping and reaching for extended periods of time


Physical ability to bend over, squat, stand and sit for periods of time, and move with some speed


Occasional computer work including but not limited to typing



Compensation & Benefits:

REAL Journey Academies offers its employees a competitive salary, commensurate with experience. We pride ourselves in offering a competitive benefits package that includes:

Benefits and Perks:



Comprehensive HMO/PPO Medical, Dental and Vision Plans


Virtual Medical Visits


Health Savings Account


Up to 12 Vacation Days


10 Paid Holiday Schedule


Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance


Employer matched retirement plans (403b and CalSTRS)


Employee Assistance Program


Employee Discount Program


Legal Insurance


Additional voluntarily health benefits


Opportunities for Growth & Development 



 
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